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Abrading Synonyms

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Rub hard or scrub
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. chafing
  2. excoriating
  3. irritating
  4. scouring
  5. wearing
  6. skinning
  7. scratching
  8. scraping
  9. ruffling
  10. rubbing
  11. reviling
  12. rasping
  13. grinding
  14. grazing
  15. fretting
  16. fraying
  17. filing
  18. eroding
  19. eating
  20. corroding
  21. annoying
  22. angering

Abrading Sentence Examples

  • Soaps are also prepared in which large proportions of fine sharp sand, or of powdered pumice, are incorporated, and these substances, by their abrading action, powerfully assist the detergent influence of the soap on hands much begrimed by manufacturing operations.'

  • Mineral, vegetable and animal substances, by means of tools and apparatus of stone, wood and bone - tools for cutting, or edged tools; tools for abrading and smoothing the surfaces of substances, like planes, rasps and sandpaper; tools for striking, that is, pounding for the sake of pounding, or for crushing and fracturing violently; perforating tools; devices for grasping and holding firmly.

  • Now feet have extra tough skin, so just imagine how abrading sand can affect the softer skin on your arms and torso.

  • Cutting and engraving are mechanical processes for producing decorative effects by abrading the surface of the glass when cold.

Abrading Is Also Mentioned In

  • abradant
  • sweat
  • abraser
  • skin
  • abrasure
  • abrader
  • abrasion
  • lathe

Words near Abrading in the Thesaurus

  • above suspicion
  • abracadabra
  • abradant
  • abrade
  • abraded
  • abrades
  • abrading
  • abraham
  • abraham-lincoln
  • abraham-s-bosom
  • abranchial
  • abranchiate
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